Do you know I'm doing this now? I'm wearing my comfortable shoes and they feel good. They have a hole in each heel, and sole is starting to fall off, but I'm persisting in wearing them. I even have a new pair of shoes under my desk as I write this. But my feet are used to old comfy pair. The new pair is tighter, and hotter in this summer weather. I know I shouldn't wear my old shoes because they cause a callus where inside of shoe has worn thin, but still I persist.

This describes change exactly; change of our habits, change of our thought patterns. We stick with old patterns because they are comfortable. Yet we know we need to change and that change will ultimately be good for us. Once we get over initial pain of transformation, new pattern will be comfortable and feel good … until time comes when we need another new pair of shoes …

“Can’t”

This is another small word with big impact. It dis-empowers us, makes us feel week and helpless, and damages our self-esteem. It limits our infinite abilities and stifles creativity. Rub it out from your internal dictionary and replace it with something that makes you feel great.

Instead of saying you can’t, why not say something like “I choose …” or “I choose not to …”. Using words like this allows you to take back your power and to be in control of your life.

Words may appear small and insignificant, yet they can have a deep and lasting effect on us. Mastering your language gives you power to live whatever life you desire.

What words do you use a lot that dis-empower you? Make a list of words you commonly use and then write next to them some alternatives you can use. Make these alternatives words that make you feel fabulous, not only about yourself, but about life and what you are doing!

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